This lesson is based on the Danish concept of hygge, which is the feeling of comfort and joy. Students can either use the provided source images to create a still... Learn More
There are few scenes in nature that provoke a feeling of calm & quite like a colorful sunset over water. This lesson, based on the contemporary Canadian artist, Mike Lathrop’s... Learn More
In this vibrant lesson, students will use drawing from observation to create a realistic animal portrait, based on the artist Tamara Phillips. They will then add curved lines to the... Learn More
Your sixth-grade students will enjoy this minimal-supply lesson that allows them to think like an architect. They can choose between designing their own Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house within a landscape... Learn More
There’s a quote by Joyce Meyer that says, “A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.” That couldn’t be more true for this lesson, which features the bare... Learn More
This lesson is one of my favorites for 5th grade. Each year, I asked students to bring in empty cereal boxes from home and we used them to create these... Learn More
Posable mannequins are a great addition to any art room. They come in many different sizes but look basically the same. Not only are they fun to manipulate, but they... Learn More
This multi-faceted lesson will challenge your seventh graders with a deep dive into proportion and drawing contour lines from observation as they draw their hand holding a cell phone. They... Learn More
Painting from observation is the skill that students will be honing in this lesson featuring watercolored seashells. Rather than looking at something large and vast, which can be overwhelming when... Learn More
Creating the illusion of form in a drawing can seem like magic to a student, so much that they’ll want to repeat the achievement over and over again. Watch your... Learn More
In this quick, low-prep lesson, kindergarteners are introduced to one of the world’s most ancient fruits that most likely originated in the Middle East as they practice both guided and... Learn More
In this lesson, students will explore commonly used shapes in Islamic architecture. They will then create their own vibrant Middle Eastern cityscapes using chalk pastels. Each cityscape will be finished... Learn More
Who doesn’t love an easy project? This Watercolor Flower Garden lesson is as easy as you can get. All you need is a small sheet of watercolor paper, black waterproof... Learn More
Inspired by illustrator Marz Jr., 5th grade students will look at pictures of skyscrapers and create a retro line drawing of their observations. I love that this project touches on one-point... Learn More
Drawing from observation is the focus in this lesson that has been inspired by collections of natural specimens. You can either bring in natural objects for students to choose from... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the beautifully delicate luna moth, is a beautiful exploration of drawing from observation and color usage. Using one of the three included handouts, students will draw... Learn More
This still life lesson, inspired by the paintings of French artist Georges Rouault, is one of my favorite art lessons for kids because it combines a couple of my favorite... Learn More
I’ve been teaching this watercolor duck lesson since I first began teaching. In this lesson, students create an observational drawing of a duck from a photograph and then use a... Learn More